Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 07/22/08
NCE214PH 19946-20086	LEC	1 Credit(s)	1 Period(s)
Pharmacology for Nurses
Introduces selected drug classifications. General principles of drug metabolism, adverse reactions, and nursing implications emphasized. Background in chemistry or biology helpful. Prerequisites: None.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
NCE214PH   19946-20086	Pharmacology for Nurses

1.	Explain pharmacological concepts related to the nurses role and responsibility in drug administration. (I)
2.	Describe mechanisms of drug action, drug metabolism and drug interactions related to selected system drug classifications. (II-VI)
3.	Describe nursing implications for drug administration related to selected system drug classifications. (II-VI)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
NCE214PH   19946-20086	Pharmacology for Nurses

I. Pharmacological Concepts Related to the Nurse's Role and Responsibility in Drug Administration A. Terminology B. Laws and standards C. Classification and drug names D. Principles of drug action E. Steps of drug metabolism F. Routes of drug administration G. Drug interactions II. Selected Drug Classifications of the Endocrine System A. Drug action B. Drug metabolism C. Drug interactions D. Nursing implications III. Selected Drug Classifications of the Cardiac System A. Drug action B. Drug metabolism C. Drug interactions D. Nursing implications IV. Selected Drug Classifications of the Immune System A. Drug action B. Drug metabolism C. Drug interactions D. Nursing implications V. Selected Drug Classifications of the Gastrointestinal System A. Drug action B. Drug metabolism C. Drug interactions D. Nursing implications VI. Selected Drug Classifications of the Respiratory System A. Drug action B. Drug metabolism C. Drug interactions D. Nursing implications

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